Emerald AT72 at Belfast on Jun 8th 2025, dropped panel in flight

Last Update: June 9, 2025 / 11:16:37 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jun 8, 2025

Classification
Incident

Flight number
EI-3670

Aircraft Registration
G-CMMN

Aircraft Type
ATR ATR-72-200

ICAO Type Designator
AT72

An Emerald Airlines UK Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-212A on behalf of Aer Lingus, registration G-CMMN performing flight EI-3670 from Belfast City,NI to Leeds,EN (UK), was enroute at FL170 about 50nm southeast of Belfast near the Isle of Man when the crew decided to return to Belfast City. The aircraft landed safely on Belfast City's runway 22 wih emergency services on standby about 35 minutes after departure.

Local police reported a piece of panelling had falled from the aircraft in flight.

The airline reported the aircraft returned shortly after takeoff due to a technical issue.

The aircraft returned to service about 23 hours after landing back.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jun 8, 2025

Classification
Incident

Flight number
EI-3670

Aircraft Registration
G-CMMN

Aircraft Type
ATR ATR-72-200

ICAO Type Designator
AT72

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